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Petrol (gasoline) stations on the Dingle Peninsula

There are a limited number of petrol stations on the peninsula. In particular, it should be noted that there are no fuel stations west of Dingle. Therefore, drivers should ensure that their vehicle has sufficient fuel before beginning a journey such as driving the Slea Head Drive. In Europe petrol is measured in litres. 1 litre is equivalent to 0.26 U.S. gallons, or 0.21 U.K. gallons.

A Guide to Driving in Ireland

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Public Transport on the Dingle Peninsula

Getting to the Dingle Peninsula

In order to reach the Dingle Peninsula by public transport it is necessary to travel to Tralee, the largest town and administrative centre of County Kerry. Tralee is about 31 miles/50 kilometres from Dingle town. Rail services operated by Iarnród Éireann and long distance Expressway bus services operated by Bus Éireann both terminate at Tralee Station, from where a local bus service runs to Dingle.

Rail Services to Tralee

IRISH RAILIarnród Eireann

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Killarney and Tralee and Farranfore are the nearest train stations to the Dingle Peninsula.Timetables and further information can be found on their website.

GoCoach is a new service which operates a Dingle to Killarney bus service two times each day from April to October serving Dingle, Lispole, Annascaul, Inch Beach, Boulteens, Castlemaine, Milltown, Aghadoe, and Killarney.

Dingle Shuttle Bus

We provide a simple, but efficient Airport Shuttle service operating 7 days a week between Kerry Airport and the Dingle Peninsula. Regardless of the airline you fly with, we will collect you at any time from the airport and take you to your destination. If your flight is delayed, don't worry we will be monitoring the flight's progress so we will be there when the flight arrives. This cab sharing service is designed to reduce the cost of travelling to and from the Dingle Peninsula.

The Shuttle must be pre-booked with us, either by email or phone. Please note: Booking by email, no later than 12 hours prior to arrival. Booking by phone, no later than 2 hours prior to arrival.

e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. website: www.dingleshuttlebus.com

Hackneys, often referred to as "cabs", are small public service vehicles licenced by the Taxi Regulation Directorate of the National Transport Authority. There are no taxis or taxi ranks in the peninsula.

Hackneys: Must be pre-booked (may not be hailed on the street or stand for hire at a taxi rank); Must agree the fare to be charged in advance (the fare is not calculated on a taximeter;) Must, from the time of receipt of the notification of the hire to its completion, carry a document in the vehicle showing the details of the booking (name of hirer, starting point and destination, fare agreed) Must provide a written receipt containing specific information on payment of the fare

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Cabs and Hackneys

Blasket Island Ferries

Passenger ferries operate from the mainland to the Great Blasket Island during the Spring, Summer and Autumn, weather permitting. Ferries may be boarded at the Marina in Dingle Town (a 40 minute trip), at Ventry or at Dún Chaoin Pier opposite the island (20 minutes).

Ferry sailings are affected by weather and are seasonal. Visitors are advised to check with the companies concerned or with the tourist office in Dingle (phone: +353 66 9151188 email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).

Blasket Island Ferries

Our ferries run to The Blasket Island,owned by 2 local families from Dunquin.Trips every hour-10.30am onwards. €30 adults €15 kids.A trip not to be missed!

There are two main roads into the peninsula: The N86 which runs from Tralee, along the south coast of Tralee Bay, through Camp village, then over the mountains to Annascaul, Lispole and Dingle.

The R561, which runs from Castlemaine, where it connects to roads from Kerry Airport, Killarney and the Ring of Kerry. The road runs along the north side of Castlemaine Harbour, to Inch and then via a cliff top rooad to join the N86 just west of Annascaul.